Last month a friend was riding his bicycle on one of Lanark County’s quiet country roads and got hit by a car from behind. The driver didn’t even stop to help him. He was left in the ditch with a broken tibia and fractured back. The driver, after turning herself in to

New Bike Train pilot showcases green travel option to Muskoka and Ontario’s Near North

The award-winning Bike Train Initiative is once again expanding service in Ontario, this time to Muskoka and Ontario’s Near North. On three pilot weekends cyclists will be able to board the Ontario Northlander train

Washington, D.C.’s Union Station is leading the way in secure parking for bicycle commuters. The beautifully designed bikestation can securely park up to 100 bicycles, and offers rentals, bike repairs, lockers, and change rooms.

This week SANYO announced that it has completed the installation of two “Solar Parking Lots,” incorporating solar panels and lithium-ion battery systems that will charge 100 electric hybrid bicycles in Tokyo Japan. The “Solar Parking Lot” is a

Imagine a world where bikes rule. Where every road includes a bike lane. Where highways and bridges, trails and underpasses lead safely to where you want to go—whether it’s across town, across your state or province, or across your big,

Last year we told you all about the Bike Train Initiative in Bicycle Choo Choo. Each year the folks at the Bike Train Initiative work with VIA Rail to expand the number of train routes that allow cyclists to travel with their bikes.

For the eco-friendly visitor, the Perth district has it all — rolling hills, dense forest and pristine waterways. Now “the prettiest town in Ontario” is putting out the welcome mat for a group of visitors well-known for their tiny carbon footprint: cyclists.

Greg’s Law, named for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Greg Stobbart, who was tragically killed while riding his bike training for a triathalon, passed third reading in the Ontario Legislature in April. The bill targets suspended drivers and will introduce stricter sentencing, including a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

By Laurel-Lea Shannon Cycling can be dangerous no matter how safety conscious you are. You can do everything right—obey all the rules of the road, be mindful of other traffic, keep your bike well maintained, and wear bright colours—and still be the victim of a tragic accident.

What would you be willing to do to make cycling safer for everyone? Each week, a handful of men and women volunteer hours of their time to write letters, make phone calls, attend meetings, and talk to government representatives to advance the cause of cycling.

Are you tired of close calls with drivers who pass at top speed mere inches away from your bike? One concerned cyclist, Joe Mizereck, decided to wear his protest. This fall he launched his cycling advocacy campaign, “3 feet please.” “ I started the campaign to build awareness of the need for

If you’re a cyclist anywhere in North America, chances are your province, or state, is not looking out for your safety. In the province of Ontario, where I live, cycling is so unsafe that it’s gaining a reputation as the province that “ hates cyclists”.

This April, about 200 cyclists from Squamish BC took part in a community-organized 7 km “slow ride” to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding. A protest movement that started in Europe ten years ago, “slow rides” are gaining popularity across Canada and the US.

For Toronto cyclists who want to escape the city to enjoy the beautiful Niagara Peninsula, there’s no better way to go than by Bike Train. It leaves from Union Station and drops you and your bike at the Niagara Falls Station. From there you can choose from over 140 km of off-road, paved trails, known

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